La Barra
A trendy seaside village east of the Wave Bridge, lined with galleries, boutiques and nightclubs, and the nightlife hub of peak season.
La Barra sits on the eastern bank of the Maldonado River mouth. It was once a fishing village and is now Punta del Este's hippest district. Galleries, designer shops, beach bars and nightclubs line the main street, and it stays lively late into summer nights. Further east, Manantiales has beach resorts for surfing and parties, including Bikini Beach. It is about 15 minutes' drive from downtown, and buses run in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Puente Leonel Viera (La Barra Bridge)
- Fundación Pablo Atchugarry & MACA
- Museo Ralli
- Playa Brava
- La Mano (Los Dedos)
- Playa Mansa
- Avenida Gorlero
- Maldonado Old Town